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Splined bolts that hold JX turbo on the manifold

Posted: 19 May 2012, 10:55
by fixitsteve
Can somebody tell me where i can get a socket to fit them. and what to ask for as i have had no success at Halfords and 2 Motor factors who don't seem to know what i'm talking about. :?

Re: Splined bolts that hold JX turbo on the manifold

Posted: 19 May 2012, 13:58
by lhd
Its just a normal socket, one that looks like this.
http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalo ... JsBEPMCMAQ#" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Rob.

Re: Splined bolts that hold JX turbo on the manifold

Posted: 19 May 2012, 17:53
by Evsi
Beware that the bolts will probably snap off when removing them and they're between 13 and 16 quid each :shock:

Re: Splined bolts that hold JX turbo on the manifold

Posted: 19 May 2012, 19:07
by fixitsteve
:ok cheers for that i don't know why i thought it was special

Re: Splined bolts that hold JX turbo on the manifold

Posted: 19 May 2012, 20:13
by AdrianC
fixitsteve wrote::ok cheers for that i don't know why i thought it was special

I've had turbos held to manifolds (on other engines) with external-splined fasteners before - E-Torx. They are to Torx fasteners what normal hex bolts are to Allen bolts.

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Horrible things, too. Especially after a few years of being heated red hot then exposed to road mank.

I've come across 'em for head bolts, too - at least they're protected there, so still have corners when you come to undo 'em.

Re: Splined bolts that hold JX turbo on the manifold

Posted: 20 May 2012, 19:51
by lhd
fixitsteve wrote::ok cheers for that i don't know why i thought it was special


I thought you needed a special tool too, it's only that someone told me about two weeks ago. :lol:
Rob.